How Time Flies

This past month has just flown by. I don't really even know where to begin. Cyril is still on the job hunt. We are pretty sure we won't hear anything until after the new year. In the meantime he is helping a TON around the house, and the boys love having him home.

As for me I am working a lot, but am enjoying it.

Little Cyril is doing fantastic. He has already met all of the goals for kindergarten! They moved him to a different reading group so he could continue learning instead if waiting for the rest of the class to get to his level. He will be turning six in Saturday, so we are making homemade pizzas and having cupcakes to celebrate. The gym also has a breakfast with Santa on Saturday so he can enjoy that as well.

As for Tommy, he LOVES having Daddy take care of him every day. Not real sure what will happen when Cyril gets a job, Tommy won't know what to do with himself! Tommy is working on getting several teeth, and is really enjoying our Christmas tree with all of its pretty sparkling ornaments! Our Elf on the shelf has also been back with us since Thanksgiving, and both boys wake up running to find Elfy. And Tommy asks to see him all day long!

That is about all for now, will try to post birthday pictures on Saturday! Here are some recent pictures to tide you over :)

Cyril sold the most...in the whole school!!!

Cyril came home today with a huge stuffed angry bird. Apparently he sold the most items out of the ENTIRE SCHOOL for his fundraiser!!!! Thank you all so much for your help!

Halloween fun!

Yesterday we had a Halloween party at church. Cyril got to wear his costume, which is his karate gi. Tommy wore Cyril's old horse costume. We had a great time! Then tonight little Cyril and I went to get a pumpkin to carve. There weren't many to choose from but they were majorly discounted so that was good :) the first one we carved two sides and the second only one side. We started out using the carving kits but found out quickly it was much easier to make our own easier designs. Then of course we had to roast pumpkin seeds per little Cyril's request! Happy Halloween!

Family fun at the zoo!

One benefit of Cyril being out of work is that we get to spend more time together as a family. Today was gorgeous weather so we decided to take the boys to the zoo. We had a great time!

October

This has been a crazy month for our family. My mom got in a really bad car accident, and very luckily walked away with only lots if bruising a few fractured ribs and one fractured vertebrae. So I have been helping she and my Dad as much as possible.

The following Monday Cyril's company laid off about 150 people and he was one of them. So we have been busy job hunting, and are extremely fortunate to have such a great network of friends and family to help get his resume out. In the meantime he is having a great time staying home with Tommy! My work has been very gracious in letting me pick up a lot of extra days, so that helps. We are keeping the faith and know we will be able to look back at this situation and see the reason behind it.

As for the boys Cyril has started riding the bus to and from school and LOVES it! He also is now sporting a buzz cut as mommy's barber shop is now open! He likes it, his "best friend Joe" has the same haircut.

Tommy is doing great, finally about to get his seventh tooth. He also spent the entire night in his crib last night which is fantastic, he somehow has always landed back in our bed at some point in the night.

Hope to post an update soon to tell you about Cyril's new job! Keep us in your prayers while we travel on this journey!

Color Me Rad!

So this morning I turned 31 and celebrated by running 3.1miles!

I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag...

Cyril was so excited last week that his teacher, Mrs. Pendergrass, had put his name in the drawing at school to say the pledge all this week. We heard about it every day, he wondered if he would get picked. When I picked him up Friday I found out that he had been picked! So we have practiced all weekend, and he does an amazing job! Looking forward to hearing about how it went when I pick him up today :)